Last night we celebrated a night of Dance, Drama, Music and Art at our annual CAPA (Creative and

Performing Arts) night. The audience were thoroughly entertained throughout the 1 ½ hours. We also had an

opportunity to enjoy a range or art work produced by our students as we entered the hall. Well done to all the

students who contributed either on-stage or backstage.

Of course these events do not happen without a huge amount of work, effort and dedication by staff.

Congratulations to the CAPA staff on an outstanding event. A special thank you to Fiona Jensen and to

Wayne Brennan – they have worked extremely hard for this and should be proud of the students. Also a

huge thank you to the numerous staff preparing students for their performances, helping out backstage and

in supporting this event, a particular thank you to James Pike and Matt Goddard – a job really well done.

Our students have also been able to experience a broad range of opportunities and experiences in the past

two weeks including the Golden Bean Coffee Conference and an informative talk by Jason from the Mid-

North Coast Correctional Services Department.

Congratulations to those students that were recognised at the North Coast Sports Awards at Ballina and to

Emily McKenzie on being selected to represent Australia as a member of the 17 Years Girls Futsal Team.

Please remember that on Thursday 8th of December we will be holding our 2016 Presentation Night. All are

welcome to help us celebrate the many successes of our students during the past 12 months. The night

starts at 7 pm.

Normal classes will continue right through until Friday 16th December so please remember that we expect all

students to be present every day and every lesson.

On the morning of Thursday 8th December the NSW Teachers Federation have requested that all members

attend a meeting to discuss current wage claims. This will cause some disruption to first period on this day,

however, there will be minimal supervision provided for students until 10 am at which point normal classes

will begin from Period 2 onwards. If possible please arrange for your child to be at school ready for the start

of Period 2 on this day.

Regards Glen Sawle (Principal)

Email :wauchope-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au website: http://www.wauchope-h.schools.nsw.edu.au Phone: 65 851400

Our school crest, at the front of the school, has had a facelift with a very big thank you to the following

people for their efforts in the restoration and support of this project, Mr Chris Olsen, Mr Chris Gill, Mr

James Pike, Mr Glen Sawle, and Miss Margaret Sipkes

Calendar of events

Monday 5th December Sports Assembly

Tuesday 6th December Orientation Day for Year 7 2017

Thursday 8th December Presentation Night

Tuesday 13th December P & C Meeting and Christmas Party

Friday 16th December Last Day for students

Monday 30th January First Day for students in Years 7, 11 &12

Tuesday 31st January First Day for Students in Years 8, 9 &10

The 2016 Golden Bean coffee roasting competition and conference was held at Rydges Port

Macquarie over three days in the middle of November. Peak Coffee approached Hospitality

teaching staff to source students to assist with the smooth running of the event. Over the three

days, twelve Year 12 Hospitality students served over 1200 cups of a variety of different types

of coffee to judges to critique. The crew where responsible for organising beans to be ground,

brewed, filtered and tasted, serving palate cleansing beverages and food items and ensuring

that the coffee’s successfully made it to the tables in prime condition. Organisers were

impressed by the level of professionalism and initiative utilised by the students. I would like to

thank Brittnee , Katie , Georgia , Sean , Brooklyn , Zeeanna , Melissa , Sasha , Jessica ,

Rose , Tarnay and Monica for representing our school in assisting with this international

competition.

Mrs James

Golden Bean Hospitality Contest

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CAPA Night …. Wow what a night!!

1. Young and Beautiful - Year 8 Drama

2. Indiah - Bubbly

3. Indiah - This Town

4. Geriatric News - Year 9 Drama

5. Yellow - HSC Music & Choir

6. Superstitious - 85%

7. 20 Good Reasons - Shannah,

Mishka & Year 9

8. Forgotten - 85%

9. Rindercella - Year 7 Drama Club

10. Evolution of Dance - Year 8 Drama

11. Eye of the Tiger - Choir

12. Elderly Masterchef - Year 10 Drama

13. Sweet Child o Mine - Chloe & 85%

14. Mercy - Chloe & 85%

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Early this week, Jamie Donovan very

generously gave his time to speak

with 8L about Aboriginal history and

the Biripi nation. Students were

informed of the purpose of the

school's Yarning Circle and learnt

about significant conflicts that

occurred in the local area. It was

particularly pleasing to see the

positive engagement and

responsiveness of students to this

unique learning experience.

The Yarning Circle

North Coast Sports Awards

Seven Wauchope High School students were recognised for their achievements in North Coast

representation at the North Coast Sports Awards, held at Ballina on Monday. Five of the award recipients;

Zac (Rugby League), Luke (Rugby League), Tenae’ (Volleyball), Samantha (Volleyball) and Georgia (Touch)

were recognised for three years of representation at North Coast level or above, while Nathan (Athletics)

and David (Rugby League) were awarded for their achievements of a Gold Medal in Javelin at the CHS

Carnival, and selection in the 15 Years Australian Merit team.

Practicum Teachers at Wauchope High School

This term were Tiarna Crichton in English and Amber Mann in TAS ,

thank you ladies we hope you enjoyed your time with us.

Emily makes the Australian Futsal Team

At the National Futsal Championships held in

Brisbane in September Emily McKenzie was

selected in the Australian team.

The Australian team will travel to play at the USA

Nationals in July 2017.

Emily played in the last national futsal

championships in Brisbane as under 15s in 2015.

She finished one point short of making the finals.

This year the team, which consisted of a number

of girls playing above their age grade, played all

the way to the grand final, finishing the tournament

runners up to NSW City North. The Far North

NSW team were the only side to give the city

team, a sports academy side, a tough challenge at

the championships.

Of the nine teams at the nationals, 12 players were selected to the Australian 17

Girls Futsal team. Emily plays for the Camden Haven Redbacks during the regular

football season.

Congratulations Emily, an amazing effort!

On Monday this week Wauchope High School had a visit from Jason Hodges, Principal Corrections Officer

at Mid-North Coast Correctional Centre. Jason spoke to the HSC Legal Studies, and Year 9 Crime and Punishment classes about what happens, and, his role at the Gaol.

Students were regaled with stories about the dark side of life and what happens in the Gaol. Prohibited items were shown and some volunteers were introduced to the restraining

devises (see photos).

Contrary to popular belief Jason loves the job and being able to help people who take a wrong turn in the journey of life. Some students are now considering Corrections as a career; however, others thought that gaol sounded a scary place.

Mr Houlahan was surprised to learn that Jason does not watch “Orange is the New Black” or “Prison Break”, two of his favourite shows and source of knowledge of prison life.

Corrective Services Visit

Congratulations Ashleigh Stafford, runner up in the

Rotary Public Speaking Competition, she is now off

to the Regional final

Good Luck Ashleigh!!

Wauchope High School

Presentation Night

Thursday 8th December 7pm A huge ..Thank You... to our fabulous sponsors who support our

presentation night each year

The Cullen Family

The Richardson Family

The Gabriel Family

Wauchope High School P&C Assn

CWA Association

Australian Defence Forces

Coastal Music

East Coast Locksmiths

Hastings Co-Operative

Port Macquarie-Hastings Council

Hilberts Hardware

JeniSha Hairdresser Wauchope

Lightspeed Communications

Mt Seaview Water

Pretty Rad Store Port Macquarie

MCM Electrical

Mid Coast Connect

O’Donnell & Hanlon

Busways North Coast P/L

JR Richards & Sons

Richard Stuhl Air Conditioning

Shades 2000

Swimwell Wauchope Memorial Pool

University of Newcastle

University of New England

Wauchope Senior Citizens

Wauchope Apex Club

Wauchope Baptist Church

Wauchope Lions Club

Wauchope Rotary Club

Wauchope RSL Sub Branch

Wauchope RSL Club

If you would like to sponsor an award or be part of our awards night please contact the school

on 65851400 or email Ann Cox on ann.cox@det.nsw.edu.au

Tuesday 13th December, 6pm

Wauchope RSL

Lasiandra Room

Followed by the Christmas Party 7pm

at Hastings Hotel

Holiday Opening Hours for Uniform Shop

The uniform shop will be open on the following days during

January and February 2017

Saturday 21st January (9.00am to 12.00pm) NO EFTPOS

Friday 27th January (9.00am to 12.00pm) NO EFTPOS

Saturday 28th January (9.00am to 12.00pm) NO EFTPOS

Monday 30th January - (8.00am to 9am) EFTPOS available

Friday 3rd February